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THE INDUSTRIAL HALL (4)

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Bull, skates and trouble brewing

The new season for the Industrial Hall on Annandale Street began modestly at the start of February 1924 with a fund-raising concert on behalf of the British Legion of Ex-Servicemen.

 

BROUGHTON! YOUR SCOUTS WANT YOU

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Broughton Scouts is a vibrant local Group comprising Beavers (6–8 yrs), Cubs (8–11 yrs) and Scouts (11–14 yrs). 

 

All sections enjoy a range of activities including camps, sports, craftwork and much more. The emphasis throughout is on learning in a fun environment. 

 

They meet locally at Greenside Parish Church and, in part, at St Mary’s RC Primary School. They’re a well-established Group with a long history, having celebrated their centenary in 2019.

 

St JAMES SQUARE TO STAY VEHICLE-FREE

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Elected members on the Transport & Environment Committee today voted 9:2 to keep St James Square for pedestrians only.

The two members who voted to back the W Hotel's request for limited access to the front of its premises by a limited number of strictly controlled taxis and minibuses entering via Elder Street were Councillors Whyte and Munro (Con).

Vehicular access will still be possible via the underground car park at the rear.

THE INDUSTRIAL HALL (3)

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Fairyland, burlesque and a dead snake

Our account of Edinburgh's first purpose-built, permanent exhibition space on Annandale Street continues in early 1924.

On 2 January, a record crowd of 26,500 people attended the World's Fair and Carnival in the Industrial Hall (today's Lothian Buses depot) over the course of one day.

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The following account is from the Scotsman, 3 January 1924..

THE GARDEN OF TRANQUILITY

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Charlie Ellis heads off in search of real tranquillity 

A recent trip to London was enhanced by Siobhan Wall’s Quiet London, which details peaceful nooks in the metropolis. An Edinburgh version of the book seems a faintly absurd idea given that much of the city is sedate by the standards of most major cities. 

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